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Nicholas Mekus

Therapist(He/Him)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

You deserve support from someone who genuinely gets it. I'm an LCSW in New York with five years of clinical experience, and I specialize in working with individuals and families navigating ADHD, anxiety, gender identity, and complex PTSD. My approach is direct and warm: I'll create a space where you can say the hard things out loud, and we'll build a plan that actually fits your life. If you're ready to take that first step, I'd love to connect.

My approach to therapy

My work draws on approaches that research consistently backs for trauma, anxiety, and ADHD. I use EMDR to help process difficult memories and stored trauma, CBT to shift thought patterns that keep you stuck, and Motivational Interviewing to connect your goals to real, lasting change. I also draw on attachment-based and strength-based frameworks to understand the relationships and context that shape your experience. Sessions are collaborative: I'll listen carefully, adapt as your needs shift, and offer a direct perspective when it helps. The therapeutic relationship is the foundation for everything else.

What you can expect from me

The first session will be dedicated entirely to understanding your unique needs and developing a personalized approach tailored to you. Once the decision to work together has been made, our goal moving forward will be the facilitation of mutual respect and establishing a genuine connection. As your partner in this process, I will be attentive to your concerns, offer support, and provide challenges when appropriate.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at University at Buffalo State University of New York
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English